Alcohol Is Effective For Living Longer, Says New Study

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You can now cheers to life! When it comes to making it into your 90s, alcohol beat exercise… that’s according to a new long-term study by University of California neurologist Claudia Kawas.

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The secret to longevity has been up for debate for some time. Whether it's eating healthier, sleeping more or exercising regularly... we've tried it all. But now a new study says it's fine to enjoy a few glasses of wine every day.

The study tracked 1,700 nonagenarians enrolled in the 90+ study since 2003. Researchers discovered that those who drank two glasses of wine or beer a day were 18% less likely to experience premature death.

The study also found that weight plays a role as well. Participants who were slightly overweight, not obese, cut their odds of an early death by 3%.

Although the gym is still definitely still helpful, those who exercised 15 to 45 minutes daily, cut the same risk by 11%.

At the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science conference, Dr. Kawas was quoted saying: “I have no explanation for it, but I do firmly believe that modest drinking improves longevity.”